What is “fellowship” anyway? Think of two fellows in a ship. Where one goes, the other does. If it rains on one, both get wet. Should the sun shine on one, it warms the other also. They are together—all the way. Concerning the Christian faith, it is about being on the old Gospel ship—all hands on deck! We are going to the same harbor called Heaven, and it makes the trip better together. Regularly, we need to meet in community. Scripture demands, ““And let us consider one ano

Old people like to reminisce. So, forgive me because I am in that category. This past week has highlighted special memories. August 7, 1976 was Homecoming Sunday at my home church, Oakley Baptist. For a period of time, I had been wrestling with God’s call to preach. My wife and I had recently promised, “Lord Jesus, anything, anytime, anywhere, I am ready.” Now, convinced that meant surrender to ministry, I walked down the aisle during the invitation and announced to the churc

It is that wonderful time of year that moms look forward to and children dread—the time the kids depart their house and head to the schoolhouse. Summer is shorter and vacations have vacated. The stores advertise, “Back to School Sales”! Now, you have to watch for the stopped school buses—don’t you dare pass! This is also a wonderful time to plan for “Back to Sunday School”! Whether you call it by that traditional name, or identify it as Bible Study, Life Groups, whatever;